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AP Physics C Premium, 2024: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review (2024) provides a step-by-step approach to mastering exam topics, offering clarity and confidence for test-takers.

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    THE TRUSTED NAME IN TEST PREP == \ \ y LB | \ y ° 'Q ~~ ww i / Pe n\ 4 § (O()) | 4 J Nr RS ks 58 STUD 2 = I [J i VSICS \ \ | \ \ / | DD ER i i Rj A | | ® 4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations y ® Online practice with a timed test option and scoring / yp ® Comprehensive review and practice for all topics on the exam ~~ ® Expert tips plus Barron's “Essential 5” things you need to know \ A | Robert A. Pelcovits, Ph.D., and pp = Joshua Farkas, M.D. ~~ ONLINE PRACTICE AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Barron's % and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. BE + study

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    Scan now a Lied to access practice included with this book, or go to online.barronsbooks.com BARRON'S

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    Acknowledgments 1 owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to my coauthor, Joshua Farkas, an exceptionally gifted former student of mine. Josh contributed the lion’s share of work to the first edition, developing most of the examples and problems (especially the novel and creative ones), and offering numerous ideas and suggestions as to the best way to present difficult concepts and useful problem-solving strategies. I am very grateful for all he has done in making our book a success. —RAP 1 would first of all like to thank Robert Pelcovits for coauthoring this book with me and for his valiant efforts in its revision. To work with a man of his stature, both as a physicist and as a person, is indeed a privilege. This book never could have been possible without him. I would also like to thank Esta Farkas for heroically reviewing the initial drafts of this book for both content and English. —IJDF + StudyXY

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    AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Barron’s and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. © Copyright 2023, 2022, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008 by Kaplan North America, LLC d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series Prior edition © Copyright 2002 by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., under the title How to Prepare for the AP Physics C Advanced Placement Examination. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher. Published by Kaplan North America, LLC d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series 1515 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 www.barronseduc.com ISBN: 978-1-5062-8796-6 10 987654321 + StudyXY

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    About the Authors Robert Pelcovits is a professor of physics at Brown University, where he has taught since 1979. He earned his B.A. and M.S. degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. at Harvard University. The author of over 90 publications in theoretical condensed matter physics, he has lectured on his research at many universities throughout the world. He has taught 20 physics courses courses at Brown, from introductory to advanced graduate level. In 1999 he was awarded the Philip J. Bray Award for Teaching Excellence in the Physical Sciences by Brown. In 2008 he was named a Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence at Brown, and in 2011 the university awarded him the Harriet Sheridan Award for Distinguished Contribution to Teaching and Learning. Having earned both Sc.B. and M.S. degrees from Brown University and an M.D. degree from Cornell University, Joshua Farkas is currently an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Vermont. He was also a National Merit Scholar, a Goldwater Scholar, and a Faculty Scholar at Brown University, with experience teaching college-level calculus and calculus- based physics. Having scored 5s on AP exams in BC Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics C, as well as 800s in SAT I Math and on SAT II exams in Math IIC, Chemistry, and Physics, he brought a student’s perspective to this book.

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    Table of Contents How to Use This Book Barron’s Essential 5 Introduction How to Review for the AP Physics Exam Guide to This Review Book Graphical Analysis of Data Description of the AP Physics C Exam Other Uses of This Book What Do You Think? Diagnostic Test Answer Key: Mechanics Answer Explanations: Mechanics Answer Key: Electricity and Magnetism Answer Explanations: Electricity and Magnetism 1 Background Vectors Unit Analysis Problem-Solving Techniques 2 Kinematics Definitions: One Dimension Summary of Equations: One Dimension Problem Solving: One Dimension Definitions: Two Dimensions Problem Solving: Two Dimensions

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    Projectile Motion Relative Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Uniform Circular Motion Acceleration In Nonuniform Circular Motion Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 3 Newton’s Laws Mass vs Weight General Approach to Solving Newton’s Law Problems Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 4 Work, Energy, and Power Work Conservative and Nonconservative Forces Gravitational Potential Energy Spring Force (Hooke’s Law) Elastic Potential Energy Unification of Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy Power Solving Conservation of Energy Problems (Equation Summary) Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 5 Linear Momentum and Center of Mass Momentum Center of Mass Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations

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    6 Rotation I: Kinematics, Force, Work, and Energy The Motivation for Developing New Parameters Fundamental Equations of Angular Kinematics The Relationships Between Angular and Linear Quantities Rotational Kinetic Energy Torque Rotational Analog of Newton’s Second Law Work Done by an External Force Power Associated with a Torque Equation Summary with Translational Analogs Problem Solving Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 7 Rotation II: Inertia, Equilibrium, and Combined Rotation/Translation Parallel Axis Theorem Angular Momentum Rolling Without Slipping Static Equilibrium for Extended Objects Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 8 Simple Harmonic Motion Problem Solving: Calculating The Angular Frequency of Oscillation Problem Solving: Using Energy Conservation Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 9 Universal Gravitation Gravitation Due to Spherically Symmetric Mass Distributions Relating gto G

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    Gravitational Field Kepler’s Third Law Gravitational Potential Energy Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 10 Electrostatics Coulomb’s Law The Concept of Fields: Gravitational Fields and Electric Fields Potential and Voltage Calculating the Potential Due to a Continuous Charge Density: A General Approach Direct Conversion Between Electric Field and Potential Calculating the Electric Field Due to a Continuous Charge Density: A General Approach Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 11 Gauss’s Law The Concept of Flux Gauss’s Law Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 12 Capacitors Qualitative Introduction to Capacitors Capacitance Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 13 Analysis of Circuits Containing Batteries, Resistors and Capacitors

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    Conventional Current Current Density and Drift Velocity Resistance Voltmeters and Ammeters Analysis of Circuits Containing Multiple Batteries: Kirchhoff’s Laws Kirchhoff’s Laws RC Circuits General Approach to Deriving Equations For RC Circuits Discharging a Capacitor Charging a Capacitor Time Constants Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 14 Magnetic Fields What Is a Magnetic Field? Problem Solving: Mass Spectrometer Problems Sources of Magnetic Fields Ampere’s Law Problem Solving: How To Apply Ampere’s Law Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 15 Electromagnetism Calculating The Magnetic Flux ®p Faraday’s Law Lenz’s Law and Determining the Direction of the EMF Maxwell’s Equations Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations 16 Inductors

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    Qualitative Understanding of Self-Inductance Quantitative Definition of Self-Inductance Energy Stored In an Inductor RL Circuits (Circuits Containing Inductors and Resistors) LC Circuits (Circuits Containing a Capacitor and an Inductor) Practice Exercises Answer Key Answer Explanations Practice Test 1 Answer Key Answer Explanations: Mechanics Answer Explanations: Electricity and Magnetism Practice Test 2 Answer Key Answer Explanations: Mechanics Answer Explanations: Electricity and Magnetism Appendix: Physics C Equations and Constants

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    How to Use This Book Diagnostic Test First, take the diagnostic test to gain an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. Read the answer explanations for all questions, as they provide valuable insight into correct and incorrect answers. Refer to the diagnostic table to identify the areas you need to brush up on. Here you can find the chapter numbers that correspond to each of the questions in the diagnostic test. Review and Practice This book’s review chapters align with the curriculum for the AP Physics C course. The text of the chapters works from the ground up without assuming extensive knowledge of physics on your part. Therefore, the text is appropriate at any stage of your mastery of AP Physics. You may find it helpful to read the text along with your textbook when you are first learning the material and studying for course exams, or you may choose to read the chapters together as a review after you have completed most of your AP Physics C course. By answering the practice questions that follow each chapter, you will be able test your learning as you progress through the book. Practice Tests The final section of the book offers the opportunity to take two full-length practice tests that include all question types found on the actual exam. A comprehensive answer explanation is provided for each question.

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    Online Practice In addition to the diagnostic test and two practice tests within this book, there is also a full-length online practice exam. You can take this exam in practice (untimed) mode or in timed mode. All questions include answer explanations

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